My friends are some of my most important role models. Young and older, I learn from them daily. The youth remind me that life is full of possibilities. And my senior friends teach me what may seem like a big deal in the moment is really insignificant when you consider life is a journey about winning and learning, not winning and losing. I am grateful to everyone in my life for the generous gifts of unconditional love, support and grace.
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People with the most loving and giving nature are those who serve others. There is something about how they see the world and treat other people. For them life presents countless opportunities to grow and make a difference for others. When they see suffering or injustice, they do more than observe and talk about it. They look for ways to eliminate it and act accordingly. [Read more…] about Serving Others Makes You Happier
I rarely allow myself to be taken off my path by negative things people say. It is often my practice to not react to what’s said, but rather stay focused on my life purpose to help others reach their goals and be their best. However, every once in a great while, I relax and my ego shows up and interprets words spoken or written as an act of war in which I make the other person an enemy. [Read more…] about LOVE IS THE ONLY WAY
I believe the level of happiness you experience depends on how you see yourself and others. If you understand that we are all imperfect beings on a journey, you tend not to judge people or yourself if you stumble from time to time. Conversely, if you think mistakes are unforgivable, whether yours or others, you condemn people if they fail. Choose to view people and the world through loving eyes and you will see goodness in everyone and everything. [Read more…] about See The Good In People
I have fallen in the camp of being a perfectionist most of my life. That was until I became part of an amazing community that offers compassion, empathy and unconditional love and support to every single member. Thanks to them, this former perfectionist no longer beats himself up for broken promises or missed goals. [Read more…] about Be Kind To Yourself
The first step to exercising is doing it. Don’t think about it. Do it. Oftentimes we think we need to be motivated to do something; especially if it involves physical discomfort. And exercise can hurt in a good way when performed correctly. [Read more…] about Get Your Exercise On